Glossary
Description
Here are the technical terms used in StackSpot
Account
Account of an organization that centralizes the management of people, access, and resources on the StackSpot platform.
Account Admin
Administrative role focused on daily management. Manages resources, Environments, Workspaces, and account members, but does not have the global governance, security, and integration permissions exclusive to the Account Holder.
Account Holder
Role with the highest level of responsibility in the account, possessing all permissions in StackSpot. Defines governance and can configure all global integrations (such as SSO and SCM) and security settings.
StackSpot Action
Automation with configurable Python or Shell scripts that can execute tasks, commands, and integrations locally or in pipelines via STK CLI to standardize and optimize processes with StackSpot.
Environment
Logical space that groups Applications and cloud resources according to their purpose (such as development, staging, or production), ensuring isolation and control of configurations at each stage of the development cycle.
Application
A code project is created and managed within an environment using StackSpot.
API Key
A unique key used for authenticating and authorizing access in APIs.
StackSpot AI Assistant
An intelligent assistant that analyzes code, suggests improvements, automates development tasks, and provides contextual support directly in the IDE or portal. This boosts team productivity and enhances software quality.
StackSpot Content
Items created by the StackSpot Engine such as Stacks, Plugins and Starters.
StackSpot Context
Predefined values for Plugin and Action inputs at the StackSpot Account level.
Workspace Context
A set of values that defines the inputs for Actions in a Workflow within the Workspace on the StackSpot EDP Portal.
StackSpot Deploy
The process of deploying an Application, Infrastructure, or update into production.
Drift
The difference between a system's current configuration and its planned configuration is typically due to unrecorded changes in the central code.
Teams
Groups of people who produce and use content in Studios and Workspaces.
Secrets Management
The process of creating, storing, and securely using credentials and sensitive information.
Guard Rails
Policies and configurations in cloud environments to ensure security and compliance.
Infrastructure
A set of resources created by Stacks and Infrastructure Plugins to manage and scale applications.
Action Input
Data supplied for carrying out an Action.
Action Output
Outcome produced after performing an Action.
Action Parameter
Value set to tailor the execution process.
Workflow Parameter
The value is set to customize how a workflow is executed.
Plugin
A component that adds capabilities to an Application.
Provisioning
Automatic configuration of Infrastructure or cloud resources.
Auto-Reconciliation
Automated comparison and adjustment of records to ensure data accuracy.
Relational Repository
Using SQL for storage systems with relational tables.
Spring Boot Microservice
A microservice developed using Spring Boot with a focus on specific functionalities.
Stack
Configurable and reusable set of Plugins and technologies. It serves as the foundation for Application development.
Starter
A predefined subset of Plugins within a Stack, used as a starting model to create Applications quickly and consistently.
STK CLI
STK CLI is the official StackSpot command-line tool. It allows you to create Stacks, Starters, Applications, and Infrastructure via terminal commands.
Studio
A centralized space for the creation and distribution of software, including Plugins and Actions.
Environment Variable
A value set in the operating system that is used by Applications.
Workspace
An adaptable environment where developers can access and use specific content to build Applications and solutions.